Tulane University Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
New Orleans, LA(New Orleans, LA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#55
Specialty Rank
$60,241
PGY1 Salary
45.8%
IMG %
#55
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002132023
- NRMP Code:
- 3073700C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 104
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 105
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 42.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Tulane Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program recruits diverse and adaptable residents eager to master both the science and art of medicine while caring for the vibrant, diverse and adaptable people of New Orleans. Our residents are advocates, leaders, innovators and educators who embrace the challenges inherent in working in an under-resourced system and strive to provide community-engaged, evidence-based, and person-centered medical care from the moment of birth through the end of life.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,241
PGY-1
$62,222
PGY-2
$64,290
PGY-3
$66,975
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $306K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,640,546
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
66°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
282 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.40
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7002132023
- NRMP Code:
- 3073700C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 104
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jessica Marie Debord
- Email:
- dsmothers@tulane.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3073700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Contact Person:
- Dwana Smothers
- Contact Email:
- dsmothers@tulane.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 45.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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